Staff

Our Community Christian Preschool family values and encourages parent and teachers to work together to create the best possible experience for your child. Parents are welcome to participate in the classroom. We provide a safe, happy and loving Christian environment. In addition to academics, we will assist your child in developing a sense of trust and appreciation of God's love. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, teachers will take the role of facilitator and guide children in the learning process.

Classroom Staff

Mrs. Nicholle

Teacher

Hi, my name is Nicholle Young, and I am the teacher of the Monkey class this year. This is my seventh year teaching at CCPS and I love it here! I have been happily married for twenty-two years and have four beautiful children. I have lived in Poway for over 15 years and although I didn’t grow up here it feels like home to me! I received my Bachelor’s Degree at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Since getting my degree I have spent many hours volunteering in my children’s class rooms and very actively participating in their preschool education. I even had a preschool in my home one year. I have been teaching children at church for 20 years and have loved it! I really enjoy being around children, teaching them, playing with them, and creating with them! I am looking forward to a great year!

Mrs. Susanne

Teacher

Hi, my name is Susanne Turner and I am the teacher of the Panda Class and the Koala Class here at CCPS. My husband Walt and I have been married for 24 years. We have been blessed with three wonderful, healthy, and energetic boys (Michael, 22, Matthew, 20, and Sam, 18.) Both my college education and teaching credential were completed at the University of San Diego. This will be my 13th year at CCPS and I absolutely love it here!! Being able to work with the preschoolers and watching the wonder of discovery and excitement as they learn something new is such a privilege. Every day is a wonderful new adventure and the children’s big smiles are my biggest reward. I am really looking forward to a terrific year of learning, play, and creating wonderful memories in our classroom!

Mrs. Rachel

Teacher Assistant

My name is Rachel Rocha. I have worked at CCPS since October of 2000. Over the years I have helped in different classes as a teacher’s assistant and in recent years I have also led the Lunch Bunch group.

My family and I have lived in Poway since December 1991. Before living in Poway, we lived in Yokohama, Japan for many years. While in Japan, I taught English-as-a-Second-Language to Japanese children and adults. Since moving here, I attended Palomar College where I received my Early Childhood Education units.

My family includes my husband, our two grown daughters, and my parents which live with my husband and I. My husband is retired from the Navy and is working at Rancho Bernardo High School.

As I work with your children throughout the year, I realize what a wonderful treasure they are. It is a joy to be a part of the children’s lives for this short but exciting time.

Mrs. Margie

Teacher

Hi, my name is Margie Fiocco. This will be my sixth year with CCPS, where I’ve enjoyed my past five years as a Teacher’s Assistant and substitute teacher. I am excited and proud to be teaching the Turtle class this year!

I’ve been happily married for over twenty-eight years to my husband Gary. We are blessed with two children; Ashley (23) and Tony (25). Our family lives in Escondido. Both Ashley and Tony graduated from San Pasqual High School in Escondido.

Prior to joining CCPS, I enjoyed being a Parent Volunteer and PTA Executive for many years. I continued my formal education in Child Development.

I love having the opportunity to get to know and share time with our preschool children. Engaging with children and seeing and feeling their joy and enthusiasm as they learn, create and experience the world around them. My love for working with children and the great reputation at CCPS, helps me to look forward to a very fun school year.

Mrs. Kate

Teacher

Hi, my name is Kate Stanford and I am excited to be teaching the Zebra Pre-K class this year! My husband, Donny, and I have been in the San Diego area for the last five years and have enjoyed raising our two boys (3 and 5) here experiencing the many things to do. This will be my first year at CCPS and I am thrilled to be back in the classroom. I received my teaching degree from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and taught First grade while we lived there. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, attending barre classes, discovering new places to eat, and being out in the sun! I am looking forward to working with your preschoolers and helping them discover the joy of learning!

Office Staff

Mrs. Pam

Director

My name is Pam Haney; I have the privilege of being the Director. I have been at CCPS for 15 years. I am looking forward to another wonderful year of getting acquainted with you and your children. It is truly a joy to be here. I graduated from Pittsburg State University. Earlier in my career I taught elementary school and then transitioned into Preschool.

I have started 3 Preschools, St. John of the Cross in Lemon Grove, St. Gabriel’s and St. Bart’s in Poway. I have been married for 36 years. We have 2 daughters, Brianna and Jenni and a wonderful son-in-law, Jon, of Shea Realty. Brianna and Jon gave us our first granddaughter on June 18 and my world expanded to endless joy and love. Brianna is a 6th grade teacher at Mesa Verde. Jenni is a young entrepreneur with a growing business called “Cakes on Cakes”, a custom bakery that creates your dream cupcakes, cakes and cookies, is also employed at Cork and Craft Restaurant, and is a Yoga instructor. I am a Christian who actively seeks God’s will for my life. It is such a blessing to know that I am fulfilling God’s calling by doing something that has been rewarding and uplifting.

Mrs. Rene

Administrative Assistant & Teacher Assistant

Hi my name is Rene Cooley, I am the Teacher’s Assistant in the Panda Class, and the floater Teacher’s Assistant on Tuesdays in the Turtle and Zebra classes. I am looking forward to having fun with the Panda, Turtle, & Zebra children, enjoying the cute unpredictable comments that Preschool age children make, and seeing the excitement in their eyes as they learn and discover new things. Should be a great year!!

I am married and have two sons a daughter- in-law, and a beautiful baby granddaughter, she is such a joy and a blessing!! We live in Rancho Bernardo where we enjoy weekend family BBQ’s and watching sports together while our dogs run around the backyard and occasionally jump in the pool!

Mrs. Angie

Administrative Assistant

My name is Angie Joralemon. I am a mother of three teenage boys. They are the joy of my life and keep me very busy. I am originally from Missouri and through the Navy (my step-father) I traveled to Texas and then to San Diego. The beauty of San Diego made it easy for my family to settle here and call San Diego home. This is my tenth year here and I am so very excited to work with the wonderful staff of CCPS. I have been working with young children for many years beginning at the Rancho Family YMCA, At-Home Daycare and 2 years with Poway Unified School District. I look forward to getting to know each of you and your children.